Patient Report: Laurie

New clothes in new sizes can be one of the fun parts of losing weight. Here's what our patient says about how the hCG diet has helped her lose weight. "I am loving that my clothes fit better. I even had to get rid of some that are now way too big!! Which was exciting." - Laurie

Dieter's Report: Pat

Pat, from our office, is now starting her second round of hCG. She did her loading days, and now she in her first week of hCG supplements and the 500 calorie diet days. This time around, she is making sure to eat cottage cheese and eggs which are allowed to once weekly. This adds some variety rather than eating meat at every meal. Pat has lost two pounds so far. She made sure this time to do an intense fat load. After 7 days, Pat says that she no longer feels hungry. She has lost a total of 14 pounds, including during her first round of hCG a few months ago.

Weight loss in 2011

In our most recent office newsletter we posted an article on the hCG diet with stats on our 2010 results. Below is a re-print of the article. If you're not signed up for our newsletter, look for the link on the right hand side of your screen to sign up.

We would love to be a part of your new year's resolutions. If you want to lose weight and begin a new healthy lifestyle, we're here to help. Dr. Crockett has had success with patient diet plans including hCG and appetite suppressants. Dr. Crockett and staff will be happy to put you on a diet plan, including weekly check-ins, phone calls, and emails to help you with your health goals.

We have some amazing statistics to share on our patients who have tried the hCG diet.

12% of patients lost 20-25 pounds

6% of patients lost 16-20 pounds

36% of patients lost 11-15 pounds

21% of patients lost 6-10 pounds

Congratulations! Some of our patients loved the diet so much they are ready for round 2 in 2011. They have found that they feel fuller after completing the course and they have kept the weight off!

To enhance your weight loss, we also carry cellulite reducing cream by Prescribed Solutions. Sonia also offers cellulite treatments with our state of the art cellulite laser.

New Chicken Salad

Our patient, Denise, has a great chicken salad recipe she shared with us. Tell us what you think! Here's what she says:

One of my favorite dinners is my chicken salad.

I take a plain chicken breast and microwave it for two minutes or until cooked thoroughly. Cool.

Cut into small pieces and put into a bed of shredded romaine lettuce and grape tomatoes (yes, I know mixing veggies isn't allowed), along with a breadstick cut into ten or so pieces, along with an orange, all sliced up into small pieces. Use the juice of the orange first to flavor the salad and add salt if desired. I do.

Thanks Denise!

Dieter's Tip: Denise

Denise has been thinking up some great recipes and tips...here's her first:

I broil a small piece of fish, steam a bag of Steamers Broccoli, sprinkle lemon juice and have a terrific lunch.

Please check back in the next day or two for more from Denise. :)

Dieter's Report: Catherine

Catherine has been on hCG for three weeks and says she is feeling great. She lost 11 pounds her first week! Wow Catherine, way to go! She says she fudged a bit the second week and only lost one pound, but now she is back on track. She feels like she has more energy and has fewer cravings for sugar. Rather than crashing at the office and needing to go for a food run, she is more stable throughout the day.

In the past Catherine wasn't a vegetable eater, but she has been steaming vegetables with lemon and salt since she began the diet for flavorful side dishes. She enjoys spinach and tomatoes, and she's also been eating more fish than usual. An easy way for her to follow the diet has been to buy pre-packed crab and divide it into serving sizes. There are four servings per package. Catherine found melba toast in the cracker isle at Safeway, and grissini breadsticks in the deli section. To wash it down, she's been drinking lemon water.

Thank you for the advice Catherine!

Dieter's Report: Brandy

This is Brandy from Dr. Crockett's office and I've been taking hCG for three weeks. I've lost ten pounds so far. I started at 163 pounds and I now weigh 153 pounds. I haven't felt hungry at all, and I haven't had any side effects to the diet or medication. I've been drinking tons of water and other fluids. I did have strep throat during my diet, and I had to eat while I was on antibiotics, otherwise I felt nauseous. If it weren't for that break from the 500 calorie diet, I'm sure I would have lost even more weigh by now. For my meals I have almost exclusively been eating chicken salads with balsamic vinegar as dressing. I'm happy with the results and I can't wait to lose more.

Dieter's Report: Pat

Hi. This is Pat from Dr. Crockett's office. I'm on day 31 of my diet and I'm very happy to report that I've lost 12.5 pounds. I started out at 195.1lbs and my current weight is 182.7lbs. I'm very encouraged because in the past it's been hard for me to even lose a few pounds, then I've gained it right back. I can tell that weight has not only come off, but that it has been redistributed. I'm fitting into old clothes that I haven't been able to wear in ages. The diet hasn't been difficult for me to follow as I haven't been hungry at all. I've even had to force myself to eat the entire 500 calories on some days. I have been eating the Grissini breadsticks as my carb. After going to several grocery stores and finding that they were sold out, I finally ordered a few boxes on Amazon.com.